Sports Literature Pathfinder Last Updated January 2013 **PHS Library Catalog:** Look here to locate sports books in the Penfield High School Library.
Sports around the world:
**Aquatics:**International governing body for aquatic sports.
**Archery:**Learn the history and rules of the game from this website.
**Badminton:**This racquet sport is played in more than 170 countries.
**Boxing:**For those interested in pugilism (SAT word!)
**Cricket:**This is the international governing body for the sport.
**Curling:**Check out this site for information about the hottest sport on ice!
**Cycling:**Follow all the action before the ride for the yellow shirt in the Tour de France.
**Equestrian:**Check out the exciting world of horse jumping and dressage on this site.
**Fencing:**Learn about the history and rules of epee, foil, and sabre sports. Fencing has been in every modern Olympic game since 1896.
**Field Hockey:**This site is home base for all things field hockey related.
**Gymnastics:**The website contains information about all areas of gymnastics including acrobatic, artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline.
**Handball:**Learn more about regular handball as well as beach handball on this site.
**Horseracing:**From the bluegrass of Kentucky, to the turf of Ireland, to the desert in Dubai; the “Sport of Kings” has a large following around the world. Find out why on this exciting site.
**Judo:**History, results and newscan be found on this site.
**Karate:**The World Karate Federation is the governing body for the sport. A new addition is Karate for athletes with disabilities.
**Kayak:**This site covers canoe and kayak sports.
**Modern Pentathlon:**Rooted in military history, the Modern Pentathlon is an exciting five event sport including fencing, shooting, swimming, running, and equestrian.
**Roller Sports:**Rink hockey, artistic, skateboarding, and roller derby are just a few of the sports covered by this international federation.
**Rowing:** From club teams to Olympic athletes, this site has plenty of information about the sport of rowing from all over the world.
**Rugby:**The International Rugby Board serves as the governing body of the sport. History, rules, and results can be found on this site.
**Sailing:**All things sailing related can be found here.
**Shooting:** Home of shooting sports such as pistol and rifle.
**Squash:**Find out all about this racquet sport and the effort to include it in the 2020 Olympic Games.
Last Updated January 2013
**PHS Library Catalog:** Look here to locate sports books in the Penfield High School Library.
Sports around the world:
**Aquatics:**International governing body for aquatic sports.
**Archery:**Learn the history and rules of the game from this website.
**Badminton:**This racquet sport is played in more than 170 countries.
**Boxing:**For those interested in pugilism (SAT word!)
**Cricket:**This is the international governing body for the sport.
**Curling:**Check out this site for information about the hottest sport on ice!
**Cycling:**Follow all the action before the ride for the yellow shirt in the Tour de France.
**Equestrian:**Check out the exciting world of horse jumping and dressage on this site.
**Fencing:**Learn about the history and rules of epee, foil, and sabre sports. Fencing has been in every modern Olympic game since 1896.
**Field Hockey:**This site is home base for all things field hockey related.
**Gymnastics:**The website contains information about all areas of gymnastics including acrobatic, artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline.
**Handball:**Learn more about regular handball as well as beach handball on this site.
**Horseracing:**From the bluegrass of Kentucky, to the turf of Ireland, to the desert in Dubai; the “Sport of Kings” has a large following around the world. Find out why on this exciting site.
**Judo:**History, results and newscan be found on this site.
**Karate:**The World Karate Federation is the governing body for the sport. A new addition is Karate for athletes with disabilities.
**Kayak:**This site covers canoe and kayak sports.
**Modern Pentathlon:**Rooted in military history, the Modern Pentathlon is an exciting five event sport including fencing, shooting, swimming, running, and equestrian.
**Roller Sports:**Rink hockey, artistic, skateboarding, and roller derby are just a few of the sports covered by this international federation.
**Rowing:** From club teams to Olympic athletes, this site has plenty of information about the sport of rowing from all over the world.
**Rugby:**The International Rugby Board serves as the governing body of the sport. History, rules, and results can be found on this site.
**Sailing:**All things sailing related can be found here.
**Shooting:** Home of shooting sports such as pistol and rifle.
**Squash:**Find out all about this racquet sport and the effort to include it in the 2020 Olympic Games.
**Table Tennis:**Home of the International Table Tennis Federation.
**Taekwondo:**This is the home of the international martial art. Find out about the history, rules and international appeal of this sport.
**Triathlon:** Swimming, running, and biking make up the three sports in triathlon. Look here to find out about this popular, and fast growing sport.
**Weightlifting:**This sport was one of the original sports included in the modern Olympic Games.
**Wrestling:**Divisions of the sport of wrestling covered on this site include men’s, women’s, and beach wrestling.
**Sports Rules:**This site covers the rules of more than 50 sports from around the world.
**The Olympics:**The official website of the International Olympic Committee.
Prepared by: Beth Kois M.Ed.